5 steps to choosing the right martial art for you

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Friendly reminder from your Admin.

Please stick to the topic, minimize the sarcasm, and eliminate disrespectful posts towards other members.

[Akai Shizuku]

Originally Posted by HapGuido

Thank you. That was my point. The Member of the Month is *supposed* to embody the essence of the site.

Unless Member is used in the medical manner on this site and awarded to the biggest c*ck on the board.

Metaphorically speaking of course, unless there is a sub-forum I haven't found.

In that case I would win for next month.

I understand and agree with your philosophies; however, I've yet to see any of this apparent misbehaviour from Militis, which is why I have defended him so. If you can correct me, please do so, as that is part of the aforementioned pursuit of excellence.

Sorry, Complete. At any rate, back to the main topic. Do you think a martial art can be well-chosen based on the aspiring martial artist's personality?

[souldrum71]

Originally Posted by Akai Shizuku

Do you think a martial art can be well-chosen based on the aspiring martial artist's personality?

Very good question, Akai. I think some styles do suit certain personalities better than others. For instance, kyokushin is certainly for people who tend to be more aggressive because it requires a lot of extreme physical conditioning and no-pads sparring. On the other hand, aikido seems more suited for those who are passive because it concentrates on a lot of defensive techniques that turn your opponents attack against them.

[Akai Shizuku]

Originally Posted by souldrum71

Very good question, Akai. I think some styles do suit certain personalities better than others. For instance, kyokushin is certainly for people who tend to be more aggressive because it requires a lot of extreme physical conditioning and no-pads sparring. On the other hand, aikido seems more suited for those who are passive because it concentrates on a lot of defensive techniques that turn your opponents attack against them.

I see what you mean. Perhaps shotokan karate is best for people with more direct personalities, because most of its techniques that I've seen/practiced are relatively simple and direct. I would say Yumedo (a martial art I've created, still in development) is best for people who are direct, and in combat, fierce. This is because Yumedo's techniques are simple yet difficult to block, and at the same time rather fatal. I'm working on non-fatal techniques to incorperate into the martial art, but most of the established ones (such as my favourite, "Sakura no Shizuku") will almost always end the confrontation with a fatality. "Sakura no Shizuku" is my favourte technique due to the poetic meaning incorperated as well as its effectiveness. Don't get me wrong, I want to avoid conflict as much as possible and I especially want to avoid fatality, but if someone attempts to take my life (or that of a loved one), and I happen to have my katana with me, I won't sit by and let it happen. I will soon also be adding tanto and wakizashi techniques.

[47MartialMan]

Originally Posted by Akai Shizuku

I understand and agree with your philosophies; however, I've yet to see any of this apparent misbehaviour from Militis, which is why I have defended him so. If you can correct me, please do so, as that is part of the aforementioned pursuit of excellence.

Sorry, Complete. At any rate, back to the main topic. Do you think a martial art can be well-chosen based on the aspiring martial artist's personality?

Yeah, drunken style is created from someone inebriated. A reclouse and derelect.

[JoaNor]

Originally Posted by Duean Prakalapakorn

Does the member of the month get the sweet camo belt???

Yes, He/She does get the Awesome Camo Belt

/Sorry for going off-topic

[WC_Lun]

Originally Posted by Akai Shizuku

Sorry, Complete. At any rate, back to the main topic. Do you think a martial art can be well-chosen based on the aspiring martial artist's personality?

I think to some extent they can...especially for a beginner However, I think more important is find a teacher who teaches the concepts behind the techniques. At a certain point the concepts transend style. I think the teacher's personality is more important than a style's perceived personality.

[Akai Shizuku]

Originally Posted by WC_Lun

I think to some extent they can...especially for a beginner However, I think more important is find a teacher who teaches the concepts behind the techniques. At a certain point the concepts transend style. I think the teacher's personality is more important than a style's perceived personality.

You may be right. My Sensei incorperates a solid amount of philosophy into his teachings. Some of the younger students think he talks too much, but his lessons are invaluable.

[Bobbin Threadbare]

While I appreciate a verbal component in training as well as the use of metaphor to enrich ones grasp of how a technique should be executed, I don't really think that being a martial arts instructor uniquely qualifies someone as a source of philosophy beyond the immediate mindset involved in performing one technique or another.

[47MartialMan]

5. Choosing a school

Stay away from any school that use myth terms and associations;

Shaolin

Sil Lum

Eagle

WuDang

Monkey

Drunken

[Akai Shizuku]

Also avoid any school that speaks of students earning black belts within months or even weeks. Also, it is best to avoid schools with high prices because it's yet another sign of a McDojo.
Other signs may include use of the term "ninja", unsatisfied students who are unsure of their ability, and fake certificates.

[47MartialMan]

Originally Posted by Akai Shizuku

Also avoid any school that speaks of students earning black belts within months or even weeks. Also, it is best to avoid schools with high prices because it's yet another sign of a McDojo.
Other signs may include use of the term "ninja", unsatisfied students who are unsure of their ability, and fake certificates.

Ah, I forgot about the term "ninja".

Also, how can you tell if a certifcate is fake.....

....Because the name of the person who ranked, also has their signature at the bottom.....

Avoid schools that have slogan/sign;


"We are a Black Belt school, committed to Black Belt Excellence, join the Black Belt Club, our Black Belts are Achievers, your Black Belt will cost you a few years and about $1,500 in tuition, rank testing fees, gear, and the cherished Black Belt Certification fee."

[Them's Fighting Words]

Originally Posted by Akai Shizuku

Do you mean that you wish to have conversation that you need not be strongly committed to, and that you can leave and return to as you wish?

I think it means that some of his postings are formulated in order to gain a reaction from those who answer it as opposed to seeking an actual answer to his queeries.
Either that or he is attempting to sway others via the use of rhetoric (ie the skillful use of words in order to persuade others without requiring a listing of facts). If this is true than that may explain why 47MM does not list his martial arts experience for he wants us to be swayed by his rhetoric skills as opposed to his martial qualifications.

[47MartialMan]

Originally Posted by Them's Fighting Words

I think it means that some of his postings are formulated in order to gain a reaction from those who answer it as opposed to seeking an actual answer to his queeries.
Either that or he is attempting to sway others via the use of rhetoric (ie the skillful use of words in order to persuade others without requiring a listing of facts). If this is true than that may explain why 47MM does not list his martial arts experience for he wants us to be swayed by his rhetoric skills as opposed to his martial qualifications.

You are far from it.

Though my post(s) can be there to stimulate, I tend to take a opposing apporach to anything, even those I am in favor of.

See, the bottom line, on a froum such as this, how does it truely make a difference over cyber space of posting qualifications?

[Them's Fighting Words]

Originally Posted by 47MartialMan

You are far from it.

Though my post(s) can be there to stimulate, I tend to take a opposing apporach to anything, even those I am in favor of.

See, the bottom line, on a froum such as this, how does it truely make a difference over cyber space of posting qualifications?

I see. Then you play the "Devil's advocate"? I guess that is one way to stimulate conversation.